The offseason is the time when players are supposed to be healing up so that they can enter training camp and the regular season healthy and ready to go. Unfortunately for the Indianapolis Colts, the OTA period has instead been highlighted by injuries. The biggest one, of course, is Anthony Richardson’s AC injury. Ahead of a make-or-break season, and an important quarterback battle, Richardson’s availability for training camp is up in the air.
However, he isn’t the only big-name player in Indianapolis that has recently caused concern. Star receiver Michael Pittman Jr. also had fans concerned after going down on the field at Thursday’s OTA practice, limping off the field, and ending his practice early. Fortunately, the veteran receiver avoided a significant injury. It was just a case of banging knees, which is painful, but not a serious injury.
Michael Pittman Jr. avoids serious injury after leaving OTA practice early
That's certainly great news, because whoever is ultimately at quarterback for the Colts will need a healthy Pittman to throw the ball to. The veteran has been the team’s No. 1 wideout since his second year in the league back in 2021. With the inconsistency at quarterback in Indianapolis, Pittman hasn’t been able to elevate his status as a receiver in the league, but he has been consistent and available for the team, playing 16 or more games in his last four seasons, and posting more than 800 yards in each of those seasons.
Now, with more talented young players surrounding Pittman and Jonathan Taylor, the Colts offense should be a productive unit in 2025. In recent years, Indianapolis has drafted Josh Downs, Adonai Mitchell, Tyler Warren, and other weapons, while also putting together a solid offensive line. The biggest question now is who will be quarterback, and if they’ll be able to get the most out of this promising unit.